HBCUs
Students interested in HBCUs
Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education that were established before 1964, with the purpose of educating Black Americans, though students of any race can attend. These institutions opened at a time when Black students were barred from most colleges.
Fast Facts
- There are more than 100 HBCUs
- Here are 10 reasons to consider an HBCU
- Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities of 2022
- Compare HBCUs to find your best fit using this tool from Malcom Bernard HBCU College Fairs. Keep an eye on their event calendar for HBCU fairs in the region.
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund offers multiple scholarships every year, many of which are specific to students attending HBCUs.
- Each year, UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including their network of 37 HBCUs.
